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Communication is the means by which human relationships such as friendships, families, groups, organizations, cultures and governments are established and maintained. It is the process by which a common purpose and coordination of effort is established. It is also the means by which individuals and groups explain themselves. The UW-Eau Claire communication program prepares you to be a more effective communicator.
Because of its role in sharing and challenging values and information, communication is an essential element of a democratic society. Communication helps you to:
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The UW-Eau Claire communication and journalism department offers majors and minors in communication, journalism and mass communication (see separate Fact Sheets for journalism and mass communication) with the following areas of emphasis:
No student may have both a major and a minor from the department of communication and journalism. Nearly all upper division courses (numbered 300 and above) required in major and minor programs are available only to students who have completed prerequisite courses with grades of C or above and whose total and resident grade-point averages are 2.5 or above.
Most students take 30 credits (15 per semester) their freshman year. For communication majors/minors courses commonly include:
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